Last words: Letter writers debate RTM vote on Saugatuck zoning
Legislative body taking up petition seeking to overturn Planning and Zoning Commission decision to rezone waterfront neighborhood, opening door for redevelopment plans.
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Category: Opinion
Letter: Three reasons to vote no on ‘Hamlet’ amendment
Writer urges RTM to overturn P&Z approval of text amendment that could allow sweeping redevelopment of Saugatuck, citing in particular an adverse impact on railroad facilities and parking.
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Letter: Sensible Zoning group ‘misunderstands’ Saugatuck amendment
Rezoning of Saugatuck neighborhood would not create problems envisioned by opponents, the writer asserts.
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Letter: ‘Sensible Zoning’ group wants new approach for Saugatuck
New committee advocates for RTM to overturn P&Z’s approval of “Hamlet at Saugatuck” amendment, allowing for more “proactive, thorough and carefully planned” development of the neighborhood.
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Opinion: Make the new Long Lots a ‘net zero’ school
Sustainable Westport advocates for plans incorporating net zero infrastructure in the new elementary school.
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Westport Democrats’ leader thanks voters, election team
Mark Friedman credits local Democratic victories Tuesday to “hard work, vision and patriotism.”
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Letter to the editor: Rezone Saugatuck, with limits
In a letter to the editor, Rick Smilow says it’s time to rezone Saugatuck, but with limits.
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Letters to the editor: Election ’22 mailbag
With Election Day less than a week away, writers comment on candidates.
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Opinion: A rallying cry, ‘Westport Women to Westport Women’
Women call on fellow women to heed the legacy of suffragists who fought for the right to vote more than a century ago.
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Letters to the editor: Candidates win support
With elections looming Nov. 8, writers have mixed views of candidates on the ballot.
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Letter to the editor: Reader upset by Russian flag on bridge
Displaying flag of the aggressor in war on Ukraine was a mistake, particularly on United Nations anniversary.
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Opinion: Coalition for Westport supports Hamlet at Saugatuck
The group, which focuses on land-use and planning issues, “enthusiastically” backs proposal that it calls a “rare opportunity.”
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Letter to the Editor
Westporter is dismayed that Bob Stefanowski, Republican candidate for Governor of Connecticut, would introduce a Parental Bill of Rights, implying parents don’t have a say in their children’s education. They do.
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Letters to the editor: Maher backers voice their support
Readers from around the 26th District weigh in on their choice for state senator.
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Opinion: Regs for ‘Hamlet’ a risk not only for Saugatuck
Save Westport Now urges rejection of current version of zoning amendments proposed for sweeping “Hamlet at Saugatuck” project, noting they also could set precedents for other sections of town.
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